Mentos is encouraging Australians to complement one another with the launch of its new CompliMENTOS range. Featuring a series of compliments on its packaging, the new CompliMENTOS range is designed to help Mentos lovers show a token of appreciation for one another. The campaign further solidifies Mentos’ commitment toward inclusivity and helping people forge ‘fresh’ […]
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Premium beverages producer, Bickford’s Australia, unveiled its new world-class, high-speed production line at its facility at Salisbury South, South Australia last week. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Steven Marshall visited the site to officially open the European manufactured production line. Bickford’s owner Angelo Kotses conducted a tour of the facility where the newly operational
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The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has thrown its support behind Victoria Police calls for a stronger response to punish violent thieves who commit crimes against retailers. North West Metro Commander Tim Hansen said police planned to lobby government to try and create a new ‘aggravated shop steal’ offence. AACS CEO Jeff Rogut agrees
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Missed this year’s C&I Expo 2019? We’ve got you covered! Check out the highlights in the video below.
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Finish Australia launched its national water-saving campaign, #FinishWaterWaste, in partnership with Rural Aid and National Geographic at the spectacular Bondi Icebergs in Sydney this morning. The awesome activation featured the Bondi Icebergs swimming pool converted into Australia’s largest kitchen sink, with the iconic Bondi Beach in the distance. The campaign aims to drive awareness of
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The inaugural Convenience & Impulse New Zealand Expo (18-19 September) will bring together New Zealand convenience retailers and suppliers from all banners and brands to gather for two days of education, networking and business building. The forthcoming event has garnered overwhelming support from New Zealand retail groups and independent operators registering to attend – with
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7-Eleven CEO Angus McKay has instructed 700 7-Eleven stores across the country to remove Picture and People magazines from their stores following a petition launched by lobby group, Collective Shout. The decision was made swiftly once the content of the magazines was brought to the company’s attention, according to 7-Eleven CEO Angus McKay. “The material does not
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BP Australia and Qantas have announced a new customer loyalty partnership that will see Qantas Frequent Flyer become the cornerstone partner of BP’s new customer loyalty program, BP Rewards. Launching in early 2020, the BP Rewards program will allow customers to earn Qantas Points on fuel and eligible in-store purchases across participating BP retail sites.
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The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has warned that the Government’s latest legal tobacco tax hike will only lead to bolstering Australia’s illegal cigarette trade while consumers and retailers bear the brunt. The 12.5% tax increase is the seventh consecutive annual tax hike and reinforces Australia’s position as one of the world’s most expensive
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The argument for selling alcohol through convenience stores continued this week with Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) CEO Jeff Rogut outlining the key reasons why this issue should remain on the agenda. In an exclusive interview with C&I, Rogut explained, “AACS remains committed to working with governments to secure the opportunity for convenience retailers
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SodaStream launched its world-first Virtual Reality (VR) experience called ‘Ocean of the Future’ in Sydney last night to raise awareness of single-use plastic waste in our oceans. SodaStream’s Chairman, Daniel Birnbaum (far left), who is visiting Australia for the global launch of the campaign, said he hoped the VR experience will inspire Australians to make
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To celebrate the national launch of the brand’s first alcohol-free beer, Heineken 0.0, Heineken will launch the Heineken 0.0 Beer Drive-Thru at Tempe in Sydney’s inner west next week. As part of the ‘Now You Can’ campaign about transforming traditionally non-beer moments into opportunities to enjoy alcohol-free beer, Heineken is launching Australia’s first ‘beer drive-thru’ at
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To mark 100 years of operations in Australia, BP has commissioned six artists from around the country whose inspired artworks will form an exhibition that represents BP’s contribution to Australia through the decades. BP Australia President, Andy Holmes said, “Our Australian story has many layers and our business has evolved and grown greatly over the
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